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Coal tipped to stay in Asia despite weakening Japan support
The tighter coal financing policies announced by Japanese banks still offer loopholes.
Coal tipped to stay in Asia despite weakening Japan support
The tighter coal financing policies announced by Japanese banks still offer loopholes.
Asia Pacific's renewables to expand 800GW in the next decade
China is expected to make up 42% of the total global additions.
Asia's renewable capacity expands 9.3% to 1.12TW in 2019
The region took up 60% of new solar capacity.
3GW of India's solar and wind installations face delays
The country’s solar industry relies heavily on Chinese PV module imports.
China's solar power to remain resilient despite power demand shock
Lower emissions following the lockdown may have helped increase solar output.
India's coal sector faces stranded asset risks amounting $40b
The resulting liquidity crunch could keep banks from lending to the renewable sector.
COVID-19 outbreak to hit Asia's power consumption growth
Markets heavily reliant on manufacturing and construction will likely be worst-hit.
Asia outpaces Europe in wind development for the first time
Asia received $10b of investments whilst Europe got $5.6b.
India's renewable-plus-storage tariffs beat new thermal costs
The weighted average tariff for SECI’s 1,200MW tender is at 4.04-4.30 INR per unit.
Inside Electricité du Cambodge's 2.4GW cross-border deals with Laos
The massive deals faced technical risks as the two coal plants involved were minemouth projects.
Asia set to become global capital for solar power by 2050
As renewables take over the world’s energy mix, the region will continue to grow its global PV capacity at full speed.
Firms slash electric bills as Singapore launches live auctions for packages
On average, savings can hit 30% off the regulated tariff after live auctions were launched.
Eyes on the east: China asserts power over global offshore wind sector
Despite being a newcomer in the global scene, China added more capacity than any country in the last two years.
China's renewable capacity investments down 8% to $83.4b in 2019
Investments in solar dropped to less than a third of the 2017 peak.
How Senoko Energy brings tech innovation in Singapore's power sector
They recently launched an SGQR code for bills payment.
New foreign entrants give tailwinds to Vietnam's offshore wind industry
European utilities and other western IPPs are investing in Vietnam to scale up their offshore wind portfolios.
Vena Energy grows renewables portfolio to 11GW
It eyes adding more projects in massive Asian energy markets like South Korea, Japan, and India.